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T -- EDITORIAL SUPPORT, PUBLICATION, AND DISSEMINATION OF MANUSCRIPTS SOL 98-BHPR-B32853 DUE 012098 POC Mary Jean Skinner, 301-443-5237 The Health Resources and Services Administration intends to negotiate on a SOLE SOURCE basis with the Ambulatory Pediatric Association, 6728 Old McLean Village Drive, McLean, VA 22101. This procurement shall be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The purpose of this purchase order is to provide for editorial support, publication and dissemination of manuscripts and commentaries resulting from the HRSA supported conference held by the Ambulatory Pediatric Association. These articles will be published in a supplement to Pediatrics and deal with managed care and pediatric residency training. The period of performance for this project is 12 months. The Ambulatory Pediatric Association is deemed the only responsible source to provide the required work and services. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. This announcement is for information only. No solicitation is available. The award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. See Note #22 & 26 (0005)

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